Canada is coming off 3 consecutive severe fire years. There are concerning signs for 2026

Muzammil Hussain April 11, 2026

Orange light and smoke over the water and mountains

The 2026 wildfire season may get off to a relatively quiet start in Canada but lingering drought and a warm summer could tip the scales towards another severe year, experts say.

The 2026 wildfire season may get off to a relatively quiet start in Canada but lingering drought and a warm summer could tip the scales towards another severe year, experts say. Orange light and smoke over the water and mountains

The 2026 wildfire season may get off to a relatively quiet start in Canada but lingering drought and a warm summer could tip the scales towards another severe year, experts say.